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SIMPLE CALMING DEEP PRESSURE ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO...
Deep pressure (proprioceptive) activities can be very calming, focusing, and organizing for children (teens and adults, too). Here are some of our favorites you can do at home and easily incorporate into your child's routine...
FUN SENSORY RECIPES & DIY CRAFT IDEAS TO TRY ...
Happy Friday! Here's some neat DIY "sensory recipes" for fluffy rainbow foam, yummy smelling scented paints, sensory finger dough, bath bomb-type fizzing shapes, and some very cool edible finger paint! Fun hands-on sensory...
MORE NEAT DIY CRAFT IDEAS & SENSORY RECIPES T...
Because so many of you asked, we're delighted to provide more fun DIY craft ideas & sensory recipes to try at home. So grab your kiddos and get ready to make scented rainbow bubbles, relaxing bath salts, wonderfully tactile...
25 ENGAGING WAYS TO PRACTICE SHAPES, LETTERS, AND ...
Occupational therapists love using learning activities and products that effectively engage bodies and brains through multiple sensory systems. Multisensory brain-based learning enhances brain functioning and keeps children more...
HOW TO HELP CHILDREN EXPRESS THEIR WORRIES AND FEA...
Hello! We're pleased to present the second article in a new series written exclusively for Therapy Shoppe® by Developmental Psychologist and Pediatric Nurse, Dr. Carol Claflin. Her articles focus on ways to help your children...
21 FAVORITE TOOLS FOR COMPULSIVE SKIN PICKERS (DER...
Did you know that fidget toys can help with managing skin-picking urges? Fidget toys are a great tactile alternative to have on hand for reducing anxiety, managing stress, and redirecting potentially harmful body-focused...
CREATING A NEW ROUTINE FOR SUMMER BREAK
Hello and thank you for being here! We're pleased to present another article written exclusively for Therapy Shoppe® families by developmental psychologist, Dr. Carol Claflin. Summer break will soon be here! Creating new...
FUN IDEAS FOR TONG PLAY AND FAVORITE FINE MOTOR SK...
Tongs are a versatile fine motor finger skills tool that offer a wide variety of therapeutic benefits. A favorite pediatric occupational therapy and teacher tool, tongs are just great for building pre-cutting and pre-writing...
THE MANY BENEFITS OF SENSORY RICH PLAY AND HOW TO ...
"Children learn as they play but more importantly, they learn how to learn."Â - O Fred Donaldson Play optimizes child development and is the basis for the overall cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children...
SUMMER FUN FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES
School is out… woo hoo! Summer is a fun time for family bonding, enjoying some fresh air and the great outdoors, and…. fine motor skills?! Since school is out, your children may not be getting therapy for a few months. To help...
HOLIDAY SURVIVAL TIPS FOR KIDS WHO HAVE SENSORY DI...
Winter holidays can be a magical time of the year, but can also be overwhelming and stressful for some. This is especially true for children who have sensory differences. Here are 10 strategies to help your "sensory child"...
TIPS TO HELP KEEP STRESS AND ANXIETY IN CHECK
Hello and thank you for joining us... we hope this finds you having a good week! Stress and anxiety continues to run high in our society. Below are some tips, activities, and tools to help you keep it in check. But remember if...